Precinct 2 - Woodlawn

Precinct 2 - Woodlawn

Between 5 p.m. July 30 and 2 p.m. August 15, an unknown suspect manipulated then opened the sliding glass door to the victim's residence to make entry. Once inside, the suspect stole a gun and ammunition.

At 2:47 p.m., three suspects met with the victim to buy a phone through a online phone app. The victim handed the suspects the money and they handed him an empty box, then ran away. When the victim chased them, one of the suspects pulled out a bb gun. All three suspects were arrested,

There have been a number of thefts from unlocked automobiles throughout the County this summer. Locked vehicles are rarely targeted because for a would-be thief it's as easy as walking through a neighborhood or a parking lot and simply checking door handles - and that's exactly what they are doing.

Please, remember to keep your car doors locked. A vehicle parked in a driveway is not out of play for a potential thief looking for an easy steal. While you are sleeping it is easy for them to walk all over your property undetected. Be sure to take all valuables into the house overnight, including all that loose change in the cup holders. Any amount of coins left in sight is an invitation to a thief to look for more money inside your car.

And never, ever, leave spare car keys to that car or another vehicle inside your car. The majority of vehicles stolen in Baltimore County are being stolen with keys left accessible to the thief.